

They have noted his defense of "Hyundai Motors against patent infringement claims by Blitzsafe concerning technology for audio integration for the use of third party devices in vehicles." Additionally, clients have stated the practice is "professional, capable and thorough" and are "impressed with the service of the team" and "appreciate the oversight they give."

They score additional points for running things at the ITC and making judicious use of the firm's rich chest of global resources whenever it is advantageous.Ĭhambers USA has repeatedly recognized the active role Paul plays in the Illinois practice in both litigation and the ITC, and as part of a leading IP firm globally. Hailed by eminent peers as 'strong advocates who produce excellent written and oral work', these two dynamic and no-nonsense litigators are 'devastatingly effective in the courtroom.' They are in especially hot demand for representation when fights kick off in the automotive space, but their wins are notched up across the high-tech domain.

In line with this, the DLA Piper partners are hands on and routinely go the extra mile to visit those they represent – wherever they are in the world – which, for Paul Steadman and Matthew Satchwell, means lots of trips to Japan. The IAM Patent 1000 states Paul's "Chicago patent litigation team does not just show up on the doorstep when companies get sued – it likes to get to grips with clients and understand their business at an intimate level. Paul received the 2019 Award for Excellence in Pro Bono Service from the United States District Court, in conjunction with the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
